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Weather & Climate in Campbellsburg, KY

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Campbellsburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 838 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation838 ft (255 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density783/sq mi
Coordinates38.5137°N, 85.2317°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHenry County County
Nearest AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 12.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.88"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score15.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.8 / 100
Community Resilience51.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.

Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 117 km 10 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 111 km 5 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 127 km 2 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 133 km 0 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 67 km 34 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 125 km 0 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 100 km 30 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 93 km 5 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 55 km 4 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 96 km 35 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 115 km 17 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 135 km 11 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 107 km 0 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 114 km 4 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 98 km 11 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 122 km 15 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 114 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

479 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 70 fatalities, 2,099 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 59 km 20.8 mi 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 84 km 45.1 mi 11
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 60 km 9.9 mi 4
May 28, 1996 EF4 61 km 30.0 mi 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 17 km 26.7 mi 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 98 km 18.0 mi 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 83 km 33.0 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 57 km 18.5 mi 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 29 km 27.1 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 45 km 35.6 mi 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 99 km 19.8 mi 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 81 km 35.6 mi 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 54 km 79.4 mi 4
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 77 km 78.7 mi 6
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 63 km 8.7 mi 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 84 km 20.4 mi 3
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 19 km 2.3 mi 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 28 km 4.8 mi 0
May 27, 2004 EF3 78 km 3.0 mi 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 47 km 3.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: JPG 09 1 (6,113 acres, 1998).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
1998 JPG 09 1 6,113 44 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 43 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 42 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 41 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 54 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 56 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 54 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 43 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 54 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 42 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 43 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 42 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 45 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 49 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 42 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 41 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 42 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 48 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 56 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,334 44 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.8 in

Campbellsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (3.1").

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